Liturgical Leadership

Theological question

Is leadership the eighth gift of the Holy Spirit? Do all Christians have a vocation to be leaders? How do I know if I’m called to be a leader?

Goal

The goal is to understand the role of leadership in shaping parish liturgy.

Content

Students will collaborate to create a liturgy and reflect on that experience to develop a common vision of liturgical leadership.

Homework

Journal

  • What are my goals for this course? How will I measure my goals?
  • What is my parish’s mission?
  • How is the mission reflected and supported in our Sunday liturgy?
  • Post some thoughts on the session Web page

Evaluate your Sunday liturgy

  • Use evaluation form handout
  • Write a brief summary of how your liturgy could better support your parish mission
  • Post some thoughts on the session Web page

Read

  • Living Liturgy: Elementary Reflections, Sofia Cavalletti.
    • “Liturgy in the Cosmic Plan of God” – pp 7-10
    • “The People of God” – pp 23-26
    • “Sacraments as Perceptible Signs,” pp. 35-41
  • General Instruction on the Roman Missal, para. 27-37
  • “Liturgical Theology” (handout)
  • Optional
    • Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, para. 7-16, 122-127.
    • Liturgy with Style and Grace, pp. 2-9, 12-15.

    • Handouts

    Liturgy Self Evaluation.rtf